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Who we are
The Tasmanian Council of Churches (TCC) is a fellowship of Christian Churches in Tasmania committed to the promotion of Christian unity. The TCC is an autonomous body with policies decided by the seven Member Churches.
We serve to unite Christian Churches as they minister in a variety of ways, mainly through the work of our commissions and the collaborative efforts of our Member Churches and Associated Member Bodies. For example, following the January 2013 Bushfires, we formalised the TCC Emergencies Ministry.
The TCC Emergencies Ministry seeks to provide compassionate care in times of crisis. We provide emotional spiritual care, personal support, psychological first aid, and contribute to outreach in the event of a disaster or emergency. As part of the Tasmanian State Emergency Plan, through the activation of the regional social recovery committee, the TCC is the primary agency whose sole purpose is to deliver pastoral care in times of crisis.
The TCC is affiliated with the National Council of Churches in Australia (NCCA), and maintains good relationships with the other State Ecumenical Bodies around Australia, as well as the Christian Council of Asia (CCA).
The TCC is made up of seven Member Churches. The Member Churches of the TCC are:
- Anglican Church of Australia (Diocese of Tasmania)
- Baptist Churches of Tasmania
- Churches of Christ Tasmania
- Roman Catholic Church (Archdiocese of Hobart)
- Religious Society of Friends - Quakers (Tasmania Regional Meeting)
- The Salvation Army (Tasmanian Command)
- Uniting Church in Australia (Synod of Victoria & Tasmania)
Two Commissions are responsible for carrying out much of the work of the TCC. These are the Commissions on:
- Christian Ministry in State Schools (CMISS)
- Christian World Service (CWS)
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National Council of Churches in Australia (NCCA)
Key Contact:
TCC Liaison Officer: the Rev. Dr. Bob Faser
Office telephone: (03) 6208 6270.
Mobile telephone: 0418 307 449
P.O. Box 166
New Town, Tasmania 7008
E-mail: tcctas@bigpond.net.au